New Delhi: Kharif crop sowing across the country has declined by 21 per cent this season due to below-normal rainfall and the delayed advancement of the southwest monsoon, according to data released by the Agriculture Ministry on Monday. The total area under kharif cultivation stood at 350.85 lakh hectares as of July 6, compared to Read More…
Colombo: The foundation stone for a major India-funded housing project was laid in Sri Lanka’s Badulla district on Monday, marking the beginning of the fourth phase of the Indian Housing Project aimed at improving living conditions for plantation communities. According to the Indian High Commission in Colombo, the project is being implemented with grant assistance Read More…
Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta on Monday on the first leg of his three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Indonesian government. In a special diplomatic gesture, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto personally received Prime Minister Modi at the airport. The Prime Minister’s Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed on a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, aimed at strengthening India’s strategic partnerships, expanding economic cooperation and enhancing engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. The Prime Minister will visit Indonesia from July 6 to 8 at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto. During the Read More…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday said Delhi’s public buses could eventually operate on hydrogen fuel produced from segregated municipal waste, highlighting the potential of clean energy and waste-to-fuel technology. Addressing a youth conclave organised by the Delhi BJP, Gadkari said converting municipal waste into hydrogen could provide Read More…
New Delhi: Heavy monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc across several parts of India on Monday, leaving multiple people dead, disrupting transport services and prompting authorities to intensify rescue and relief operations. Maharashtra remained the worst-affected state, with three more rain-related deaths reported in Pune, taking the state’s death toll to 13 over the past Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary nationalist whose ideals continue to shape modern India. Addressing a gathering through a video message, Modi said Dr. Mookerjee dedicated his life to safeguarding India’s unity and integrity. He noted Read More…
Gold prices in Kerala registered a slight decline on Monday, with the price of 22-carat gold falling by ₹10 per gram compared to the previous day. Following the revision, the price of 22-carat (916) gold stands at ₹13,440 per gram, while an 8-gram sovereign is priced at ₹1,07,520. The price of 18-carat gold is ₹11,105 Read More…
Guwahati: The Assam government has identified more than 1.72 lakh people as illegal foreigners under the provisions of the Assam Accord, while a little over 31,700 have been repatriated so far, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the Assembly on Monday. Responding to a written question raised by AGP MLA Diptimayee Choudhury, the Chief Minister Read More…
Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a ‘red’ alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, and urged residents to avoid non-essential travel. The weather department upgraded its warning from an ‘orange’ alert to a ‘red’ alert on Monday morning after observing a Read More…